Canon PFI 5100 Ink Cartridges
The Canon PFI-5100 ink cartridge range delivers professional pigment-based output for the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-310, featuring ten distinct channels including Photo Cyan, Photo Magenta, Grey, Red and Chroma Optimiser. Our 4.8 Google Star rating shows that our customers consistently receive high-quality cartridges backed by reliable performance. Select individual replacement cartridges or full multi-cartridge bundles to maintain precise gamut range and seamless gloss consistency across gallery-quality prints.
Compare Canon PFI-5100 Ink Cartridges
Choose a Full Colour Multipack
If it's time to replace the whole set, the 10-Pack PFI-5100 Genuine (from $246.65) covers every colour in one order and qualifies for free delivery.
Replace Just One Colour
Only one cartridge empty? A single Genuine PFI-5100M Black cartridge (from $25.17) lets you top up just that colour.
Bulk Cartridge Options
Higher print volumes call for a larger pack, reducing how often you need to reorder - the 20-Pack PFI-5100 Genuine (from $488.26) is the equivalent option if you'd rather stick with official ink. The genuine pack qualifies for free delivery.
Understanding cartridge yield for fine art printing
Canon PFI-5100 14.4ml ink cartridges use LUCIA PRO pigment formulation measured under ISO/IEC 29103 test patterns. Ink consumption varies significantly depending on media surface, colour density, and usage of Chroma Optimiser over glossy papers.
Stocking choices and Australian delivery
When producing heavy photographic workloads, replacing depleted channels individually prevents unnecessary wastage. Glossy media consumes Chroma Optimiser at a higher rate than matte media, which relies heavily on Matte Black and Grey. Purchasing complete multi-cartridge bundles ensures you have critical colours ready when working on deadlines. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, dispatched directly from our warehouses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. View our complete range of Canon ink cartridges or check our returns policy.
Pro Tip
If you regularly switch between glossy and matte papers, monitor your Matte Black and Photo Black levels closely; the system performs an automatic line flush during media type changes to protect printhead nozzles from cross-contamination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Chroma Optimiser run out faster on glossy prints?
Chroma Optimiser coats the entire surface of glossy and lustre media to eliminate bronzing and unify surface gloss. Matte papers bypass this coat entirely, so Chroma Optimiser consumption depends directly on paper finish rather than print volume.
Can I replace individual PFI-5100 cartridges as they empty?
Yes, each of the ten PFI-5100 ink channels operates independently, allowing you to replace single 14.4ml cartridges without interrupting multi-page print runs or disturbing non-empty colours.
How do Photo Black and Matte Black differ in the PFI-5100 system?
Matte Black uses pigment formulated to sit on top of absorbent cotton and fine art rag papers for high optical density, whereas Photo Black is engineered for smooth absorption into coated glossy and semi-gloss papers.
Is PFI-5100 CO the same as PFI-5100CO?
Yes, PFI-5100 CO and PFI-5100CO refer to the exact same Canon Chroma Optimiser cartridge; the space is simply a visual formatting variation used across different retailer listings.
